The dramatic spread of COVID-19 has disrupted lives, livelihoods, communities and businesses worldwide. Only coordinated action by political, community and business leaders, combined with multi-stakeholder cooperation, can mitigate the risk and impact of this unprecedented global health emergency. As business leaders, we have an essential role to play in combating this public health crisis and […]
Dallas County Closes More Businesses, Rolls Out Toilet-Paper Purchase Limit as COVID-19 Crisis Grows
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins issued a new set of orders related to the growing COVID-19 crisis Saturday, including the closure of personal grooming services and public gathering places, a ban on all non-essential medical and dental procedures, and a 12-roll limit on toilet paper purchases. The order also places strict social-distancing measures on public […]
The Dallas Regional Chamber calls on all members of our North Texas Congressional delegation to support immediate federal assistance for U.S. airlines. In the Dallas Region, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines are vital economic engines. American Airlines has 33,000 employees here and 80 percent of the flights at DFW International Airport, which accounts for $40 […]
COVID-19 (coronavirus) presents significant challenges to people and organizations around the globe and the disruption continues to evolve. It’s important that we prepare for, respond to, and ideally emerge stronger from this “new normal.” PwC’s team of specialists collaborated to create a digital assessment to help you understand the potential impact to your business and […]
Small business owners across Texas are now able to apply for up to $2 million in long term, low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Friday. “Small businesses are the foundation of our state’s economy and they need all the help they can get as the ripple effects of COVID-19 impact their everyday […]
Amidst the uncertainty and volatility of the Coronavirus pandemic, one thing holds true now more than ever: we are all in this together. United Way of Metropolitan Dallas remains steadfast in our mission to LIVE UNITED, together with our corporate and community partners, to put opportunity in the hands of all North Texans. Our partners at […]
In recognition of the significant contributions its frontline team members are playing during an incredible time of need, Target today announced it is raising its industry-leading pay by $2 an hour until at least May 2. In addition, effective immediately, Target is offering a new option for all team members who are 65 or older, […]
United Way has launched a fund to address both the urgent and long-term needs of North Texans in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic -the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Coronavirus Response and Recovery Fund. United Way partners Texas Instruments (TI) Foundation, Bank of America, and McKesson Foundation and Perot Foundation have each made initial […]
Irving-based 7-Eleven said Friday that it expects to hire as many as 20,000 workers to help meet the rising demand from customers during the coronavirus pandemic. “7-Eleven is a neighborhood store, and it’s our priority to serve the communities in which we operate during this unprecedented crisis,” 7-Eleven president and CEO Joe DePinto said in […]
The coronavirus has thrown a gigantic wrench into thousands of companies’ supply chains across the country, including here in North Texas. Companies are grappling with varying levels of demand surges – grocery stores, for example – and massive demand wanes. Dallas-based Borden is continuing milk production and thinking about ways to support its supply chain. […]